MOM'S LEMON MERINGUE PIE
My mother made everything from scratch. She didn't use a box, or a can of anything. Her lemon pie was no exception... made only with real lemons. My aunt always used mom's recipe and told stories of how she could walk out in her yard and pick fresh lemons to make it.
Provided by Katrina Freed
Categories Pies
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Prepare a pie shell using your favorite pie crust recipe. Prick sides and bottom with a fork and bake 10 minutes, then cool and set aside
- 2. Beat egg yolks in a small bowl and set aside
- 3. In a medium sized sauce pan, mix cornstarch and sugar then gradually stir in water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixtures thickens and boils. Boil and stir one minute
- 4. Immediately stir half of the hot mixture into the small bowl of egg yolks, then pour contents of bowl back into sauce pan and stir. Boil and stir for 2 minutes
- 5. Remove from heat and stir in the rest of the ingredients for the filling
- 6. Pour filling into prepared pie crust
- 7. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer on high speed until foamy
- 8. Beat in sugar one tablespoon at a time
- 9. Continue beating until egg whites peak and turn glossy
- 10. Beat in vanilla
- 11. Spoon meringue over pie filling making sure to seal it all the way to the edge of the crust completely covering filling.
- 12. using a teaspoon make decorative peaks in the meringue as desired
- 13. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 - 12 minutes until meringue is light brown.
- 14. Remove from oven and allow to cool for two hours
- 15. Cover and refrigerate until serving time
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Damion Corral
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lemon meringue pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The filling is perfectly balanced between tart and sweet, and the meringue is light and airy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Radhika Pariyar
[email protected]This is the best lemon meringue pie recipe I've ever tried. The crust is flaky and buttery, the filling is creamy and tart, and the meringue is fluffy and light. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
MD Fardin Islam
[email protected]I love this recipe! The pie is always a hit at parties and potlucks. The filling is perfectly tart and the meringue is fluffy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mark Dreyy
[email protected]This was my first time making lemon meringue pie and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the pie was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Jawad Wassan
[email protected]I've been making this pie for years and it's always a hit. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lemon meringue pie.
Stacy Lawson
[email protected]This pie is absolutely delicious! The crust is flaky and buttery, the filling is creamy and tart, and the meringue is fluffy and light. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ali Hamzq
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of lemon meringue pie and this recipe is one of my favorites. The filling is perfectly tart and the meringue is light and fluffy. I always get compliments when I make this pie.
Sherif Nsubuga
[email protected]This pie is a classic for a reason. It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the meringue is always a hit. I love making this pie for special occasions.
Bhutto Khan
[email protected]I've made this pie several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The filling is perfectly tart and the meringue is fluffy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!
Noorulhassan Atif
[email protected]I'm a novice baker and this was my first time making lemon meringue pie. I'm so glad I found this recipe because it was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The pie was a hit at my dinner party.
Junior Galeng
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pie was a huge hit at my potluck dinner. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and tart. The meringue was the perfect finishing touch.
Saim Choudhry
[email protected]I made this pie for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The filling was perfectly tart and the meringue was fluffy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Ali Fatiana
[email protected]This is the best lemon meringue pie recipe I've ever tried. The crust is flaky and buttery, the filling is smooth and tangy, and the meringue is fluffy and light. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Marion Sweeney
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lemon meringue pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The filling is perfectly balanced between tart and sweet, and the meringue is light and airy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sisir Chaudhary
[email protected]This pie is absolutely delicious! The lemon filling is tart and tangy, and the meringue is perfectly sweet and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Wifey2be22
[email protected]I've been baking for years, and this is one of the best lemon meringue pies I've ever made. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. Highly recommend!
Shamarrio Graham
[email protected]This pie was a hit at my family party! The lemon filling was perfectly tart and sweet, and the meringue was fluffy and golden brown. I'll definitely be making this again.